Dean Evason will become the 20th head coach in Admirals history, Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile and Milwaukee Admirals owner and CEO Harris Turer announced Tuesday.

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"We are thrilled to welcome Dean to Milwaukee to guide the Admirals ship,” Turer said. “With 10 straight playoff appearances, we have a rich tradition of success on the ice and of developing players for the next level."

Evason has spent the past seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Washington Capitals. Before that, he spent six seasons as a head coach in the Western Hockey League.

Evason replaces Ian Herbers, who left the organization after being named the head coach at the University of Alberta in May.